Why is a Trudeau government bill that started out with the intention of freezing legal handgun sales in Canada now being expanded?
Once again, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals are focusing on the wrong target.As the Canadian national soccer teams head to their respective FIFA World Cups, Derek Van Diest is on the scene to cover all the action. Expect expert insights and analysis in your inbox daily throughout the tournaments, and weekly on Thursdays for the rest of the season.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The Trudeau government says it’s earmarked more than $300 million to combat gun smuggling and improve gun tracing, in addition to increasing the maximum penalty for smuggling and trafficking in guns to 14 years from 10. But, to suggest criminals undeterred by a maximum 10-year sentence for smuggling guns will be deterred by a 14-year maximum sentence is absurd.
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